Got the 100K miles blues, F-150

[mosseater]

As some of you remember, I recently did the plug job on my F-150 and was very sucessful in it's outcome. After getting the coolant and fuel filter changed, and a new fuel pump control module installed, I found out today that the ticking I've been hearing for 60K + miles isn't cam phasers at all, but an exhaust leak. Service writer was surprised to hear this, but he wasn't there when I bought it 8 years ago. The story always changes when the warranty runs out.

So now, for upcoming inspection, I need to get that repaired (to the tune of $800!) and maybe THEN I can move on my way to the next 100K.

I'm just not going to get rich driving a vehicle, am I?

[Rescue16]

Warranty done custom exhaust time...only $800.00 that's my monthly maintenance and fuel Bill on my needy F350 LOL!!!

[Mvander]

It's less than two payments on a new one if you look on the bright side.

[K_Charles]

How bad is the exhaust leak? Mine has had a "clicking" noise for about the last 70,000 and it hasn't bothered anyone. I can't even hear it with the radio on.

[jerem0621]

Nope. You won't get rich driving any vehicle.

There is always the alternative of paying $800.00 a month plus for the new loaded trucks.

I really like your truck, I would recommend fixing it and keep rolling it.

Thanks!

Jeremiah